18/1/1944. 1.= pm. Stuart Hibberd.
Mr Churchill got back to London about
3 hours ago and immediately upon his
arrival went to the House of Commons
where he took his seat where he was welcomed
with great enthusiasm. He arrived by
special train and his visit to the Commons
was a surprise one. Members rose cheering
and waving with their order papers. Mrs.
Churchill and her 2 daughters were in the
gallery watching the welcome given to
the prime minister. A report was read
about the reception of Mr. Churchill in
the Commons and the reporter said
Mr. Churchill was looking quite well and
really fit. Mr. Churchill rose to answer
questions as well as a number of
supplementary ones. He pronounced a
statement on the war situation, also
on the war in Italy in the near future.
Both our light and heavy bombers were
active over Italy yesterday whereas our
fighter bombers were active in support of
our troops in the battle area and also
attacked enemy communications
behind the front. The Canadians of the 8th
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